Kairo News has confirmed that one of the lead assassins of President Yahya Jammeh fled the country. Major Sanna Manjang’s escape followed his arrest and subsequent detention for an unknown crime. Our sources also confirmed that Manjang’s escape resulted to the death of three unnamed soldiers on guard. It wasn’t […]
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Is Jammeh Preparing His Escape?
President Yahya Jammeh seems to be preparing his escape. Gambian leader who is seeking a fifth term in office has hired at least 63 foreign security officers. These security officers hail from Chad, Nigeria and South Africa. They have arrived in the country few weeks before Gambians elect a president […]
URGENT ACTION BY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
UA: 267/16 Index: AFR 27/5128/2016 Gambia Date: 24 November 2016 URGENT ACTION EX-GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL HELD INCOMMUNICADO Mamadou Sajo Jallow, an ex-deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs has been held incommunicado for more than two months at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) without access to […]
Why Vote For Adama Barrow, The Coalition And Third Republic Efforts?
Putting Gambia Back To Sanity, Stability And Development We yearn for a Gambia where Everyone regardless of Tribe, Religion, Gender, Social Status and Upbringing is respected and treated with human dignity and equality they deserve. A Gambia where people are given the opportunity to decide their destiny, fate and future […]
Desperate Jammeh Targets Poll Agents
Stay away from food and drinks others provide on election day After all his efforts to turn the tide in his favour have failed, President Yahya Jammeh aims to target poll agents of the opposition coalition of Candidate Adama Barrow. Mr. Barrow has been backed by seven opposition parties and […]
Let’s Show Jammeh Who We Are
I’m grateful to be given space in this widely read paper. I want to address some of the ongoing political situations in the Gambia. WE must all admit that our country has gone through one of the most terrible moments of its existence since attaining independence. The country’s only problem […]
Coalition To Restore Democracy
The leader of the opposition coalition has told his supports that, if elected, his government would restore Gambia’s fledgling democracy and good governance. Adama Barrow, speaking at rallies in Central River Region, said if elected president, the coalition government would respect the human rights of the citizens and the frequent […]
Gambia Coalition’s Post Election Strategy
As European Union election observers are banned from the country to monitor this December election, Gambian opposition coalition leadership must have contingency plan for post election challenges in place to ensure that the voices of vast majority of citizenry are respected and implemented. Anywhere in the world, Dictators never hand […]
No Islamic State In Islam
By: Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (FHAE, FRSA, UK) Islam is a divinity, a theology and a revelation that should not be used for personal interests and promotion of an ideology. Upon his arrival at Yathrib that became known as Medina, the Prophet of Islam Muhammad did not convert it. Rather […]
Christmas is coming!!!
Christmas is coming!!! By Paul Gomez Christmas is coming and it is a festive season that we Christians cherish and have been celebrating with our Muslim relatives and friends since time immemorial. I hope and pray that we continue to celebrate and enjoy Christmas and other Christian feasts in […]
Is Gambia Reaching The Political Breaking Point?
By Dr Ebrima Ceesay For many years now, the Gambian situation has been deteriorating, but in recent months, it has in fact, worsened. After several years of economic decline, the situation in the Gambia is becoming too desperate and unsustainable. Therefore, important questions to be asked are: Is the Gambia […]
Why Jammeh Blocks EU Monitors
President Yahya Jammeh has once again made international headlines for wrong reasons. Mr. Jammeh’s refusal to allow the European Union election observers in the country has raised doubts as to whether the December 1st presidential contest will be free and fair. It also demonstrates the weakness of the Independent Electoral […]